Enrollment
925
South Dakota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Sioux Falls, SD
Patrick Henry Middle School - 07
Federal NCES profile for Patrick Henry Middle School - 07, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 466627000604
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Patrick Henry Middle School - 07 earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of South Dakota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Dakota.
- #2 of 8
- middle schools in Sioux Falls · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 18.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Patrick Henry Middle School - 07 has class sizes larger than 77% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Patrick Henry Middle School - 07 ranks #2 of 8 middle schools in Sioux Falls, SD.
School address
District: Sioux Falls School District 49-5 · South Dakota
NCES ID 466627000604 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
58.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 13.6:1 South Dakota avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.8%
vs 28.8% South Dakota avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Patrick Henry Middle School - 07 compares with South Dakota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Patrick Henry Middle School - 07
Patrick Henry Middle School - 07 is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, enrolling 925 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of South Dakota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 18.8% lands close to the South Dakota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in South Dakota, bigger than 98% of state schools at 925 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 691 scored South Dakota schools.
Among 35 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need South Dakota schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and African American (8%) (diversity index 47/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 308 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Sioux Falls School District 49-5 spends $10,788 per pupil, 20% below the South Dakota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Sioux Falls's middle schools, it stands alongside Memorial Middle School - 04 (1,133 students): Patrick Henry Middle School - 07 is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.9:1 vs 16.4:1).
Sioux Falls School District 49-5 also operates Lincoln High School - 02 (1,954 students) and Jefferson High School - 67 (1,888 students) alongside Patrick Henry Middle School - 07.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Patrick Henry Middle School - 07 compares
Patrick Henry Middle School - 07 on the metrics families compare, against South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.8% | ▼ 35% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 925 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
925
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 77% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,788
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,477
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
91
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 71.9%
African American 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.1%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: White at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.5, Patrick Henry Middle School - 07 is more mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sioux Falls School District 49-5, which includes Patrick Henry Middle School - 07.
$10,788
Per student
-20%
vs South Dakota
Avg $13,477
-35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.1%
State 33.1%
Federal 18.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Patrick Henry Middle School - 07 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln High School - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson High School - 67 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington High School - 01 | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High School - 03 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle School - 04 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Patrick Henry Middle School - 07's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,954
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,888
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,819
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,785
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,133
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in Sioux Falls
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Memorial Middle School - 04
Standard public school
1,133 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Edison Middle School - 06
Standard public school
937 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Ben Reifel Middle School - 68
Standard public school
885 students 13:1 students per teacher
George Mcgovern Middle School -09
Standard public school
780 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Whittier Middle School - 08
Standard public school
675 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Harrisburg North Middle School - 08
Standard public school
534 students 9.1:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of South Dakota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~925 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Patrick Henry Middle School - 07
How many students attend Patrick Henry Middle School - 07?
Patrick Henry Middle School - 07 has 925 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Sioux Falls, SD.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patrick Henry Middle School - 07?
The student-teacher ratio at Patrick Henry Middle School - 07 is 15.9:1, which is 17% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Patrick Henry Middle School - 07?
18.8% of students at Patrick Henry Middle School - 07 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Patrick Henry Middle School - 07?
The largest demographic group at Patrick Henry Middle School - 07 is White at 71.9% of enrollment, in Sioux Falls, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Patrick Henry Middle School - 07?
Patrick Henry Middle School - 07 has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Patrick Henry Middle School - 07 rank among middle schools in Sioux Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Patrick Henry Middle School - 07 ranks #2 of 8 middle schools in Sioux Falls, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Sioux Falls on the city page.
Is Patrick Henry Middle School - 07 a good school?
Patrick Henry Middle School - 07 earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of South Dakota schools. It is also one of the largest schools in South Dakota. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Sioux Falls School District 49-5?
Besides Patrick Henry Middle School - 07, Sioux Falls School District 49-5 also operates Lincoln High School - 02 (1,954 students), Jefferson High School - 67 (1,888 students), and Washington High School - 01 (1,819 students). See the Sioux Falls School District 49-5 district page for the complete list.
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